Water activities

Water play is calming, motivating, and easy to set up. These activities use water for pouring, squeezing, and scooping to build eye-hand coordination, fine motor control, and proximal stability. Always supervise water play.

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A Slippery FishMelting RainbowRainbow FishSqueeze and Paint

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A Slippery FishAdded Nov 13 · Ages 3 to 5A Slippery FishEye-Hand CoordinationFinger StrengthPincer GraspSensory Processing+1 moreYou'll need: Container · Tongs · WaterMelting RainbowAdded Nov 12 · Ages 3+Melting RainbowCrossing MidlineFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthVisual MotorYou'll need: Chalk · Dry Erase Board · Dry Erase Markers · Easel · Squirt Bottle · WaterRainbow FishAdded Nov 12 · Ages 3 to 5Rainbow FishBilateral Hand UseCuttingEye-Hand CoordinationGrasp+1 moreYou'll need: Crayons · Glue · Markers · Paint Brush · Scissors · Stickers · Tempera Paint · WaterSqueeze and PaintAdded Oct 26 · Ages 3+Squeeze and PaintFinger StrengthHand Arches/SeparationYou'll need: Butcher Paper · Coffee Filters · Food Coloring · Trigger Style Spray Bottle · Water